Minority Health

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US Congress 117th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2022, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public alertness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease, the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings for sickle cell trait carriers, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions related to sickle cell disease. [HR-1176] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Science ]
Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2022, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public alertness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease, the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings for sickle cell trait carriers, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions related to sickle cell disease.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Introduced In House on 06/15/2022

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Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2022 [HB-8057] [Healthcare ] [International ] [Public Health ] [Human Rights ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ]
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to implement policies to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths globally.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Introduced In House on 06/14/2022

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Early Childhood Mental Health Support Act Building Pipeline of School-Based Mental Health Service Providers Act Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act Supporting Trauma-Informed Education Practices Act Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower Act RISE Act Student Mental Health Rights Act Employee and Retiree Access to Justice Act [HB-7780] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Education ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ]
To support the behavioral needs of students and youth, invest in the school-based behavioral health workforce, and ensure access to mental health and substance use disorder benefits.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Scott Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 10/11/2022

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Supporting Trauma-Informed Education Practices Act of 2022 [HB-7784] [Education ] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Health ]
To amend the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to improve trauma support services and mental health care for children and youth in educational settings, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jahana Hayes Introduced In House on 05/16/2022

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Mental Health Reform Reauthorization Act of 2022 [S.4170] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Public Health ]
A bill to reauthorize programs for mental health, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Christopher Murphy Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/10/2022

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Biosimilar User Fee Amendments of 2022 Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2022 Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2022 Medical Device User Fee Amendments of 2022 [HB-7667] [Healthcare ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Public Health ]
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs, medical devices, generic drugs, and biosimilar biological products, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers Received In The Senate. on 06/09/2022

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Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 [HB-7666] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Public Health ] [Overdose Prevention ]
To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 06/23/2022

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A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2022, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders. [SR-613] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Human Services ]
A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2022, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 05/03/2022

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Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2022 [HB-7632] [Water ] [Native American Affairs ] [Environmental ] [Public Health ]
To provide access to reliable, clean, and drinkable water on Tribal lands, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 05/12/2022

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Preventive Care Awareness Act of 2022 [HB-7617] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
To provide for a national public health education campaign, grant program, and task force for recommended preventive health care services during the COVID-19 pandemic and future pandemics, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/29/2022

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CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act [HB-7577] [Public Health ] [Healthcare ] [Public Safety ] [Native American Affairs ] [Disaster Relief ]
To improve State, local, and Tribal public health security.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ruben Gallego Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/27/2022

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Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022 Correcting Hurtful and Alienating Names in Government Expression (CHANGE) Act Kidney Disease Research, Surveillance, Prevention and Treatment Improvement Act of 2022 Stop HIV in Prison Act Bone Marrow Failure Disease Research and Treatment Act of 2020 Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 2022 Immigrants’ Mental Health Act of 2022 Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2021 Data to Save Moms Act Sleep and Circadian Rhythm Disorders Health Disparities Act End Tuberculosis Act Universal School Meals Program Act of 2022 [HB-7585] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Public Health ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Data Privacy ] [Food ] [Immigration ] [Public Safety ]
To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/29/2022

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Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2022, as the fifth annual "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons. [HR-1051] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Human Rights ] [Reproductive Rights ]
Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2022, as the fifth annual "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Nutrition, Oversight, And Department Operations. on 04/18/2022

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TREAT Long COVID Act Targeting Resources for Equitable Access to Treatment for Long COVID Act [HB-7482] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Grants ] [Funding ]
To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible entities for creating or enhancing capacity to treat patients with Long COVID through a multidisciplinary approach.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/08/2022

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A resolution recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2022, as the fifth annual "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons. [SR-590] [Healthcare ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Public Health ] [Reproductive Rights ] [Human Rights ]
A resolution recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2022, as the fifth annual "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/07/2022

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Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2022 [S.4052] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Disabilities ]
A bill to reauthorize a program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment regarding deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman Became Public Law No: 117-241. on 12/20/2022

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Brycen Gray and Ben Price COVID–19 Cognitive Research Act [S.4014] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Science ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
A bill to authorize the Director of the National Science Foundation to award grants to support research on the disruption of regular cognitive processes associated with COVID-19 infection, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sherrod Brown Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/06/2022

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TREAT Long COVID Act Targeting Resources for Equitable Access to Treatment for Long COVID Act [S.4015] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Grants ] [Funding ]
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible entities for creating or enhancing capacity to treat patients with Long COVID through a multidisciplinary approach.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/06/2022

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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week. [HR-1027] [Public Health ]
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/05/2022

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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week. [SR-576] [Public Health ]
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/04/2022

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